A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4320745 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4322731 epoch_slot_no: 2731 block_no: 4320568 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2001 time: 2020-06-20 12:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x157d6d9be1c7a0fd28e4a59e27b166697a7ba6de3cd3c0d758d350d87dc61f78Block Operator
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